Where to watch Freedom Road (1979) in the UK
Freedom Road (1979) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 11 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Ex-slave and former Union soldier Gideon Jackson represents other ex-slaves at the constitutional convention, and is soon elected to the U.S. Senate despite opposition from white landowners, law enforcement and the KKK. He unites with sharecropper Abner Lait, who helps Jackson unite ex-slaves and white tenant farmers.
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Muhammad Ali in Freedom Road (1978)
Streaming options in the United Kingdom
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Is Freedom Road on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — Freedom Road (1979) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads instead.
Amazon Prime Video
Yes — Freedom Road (1979) is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, included with a subscription. Availability is refreshed daily by ScreenSearch.
Disney+
No — Freedom Road (1979) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Freedom Road.
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Muhammad AliGideon Jackson -
Kris KristoffersonAbner Lait -
Ron O'NealFrancis Cardoza -
Edward HerrmannStephen Holmes -
John McLiamPresident Ulysses S. Grant -
Ossie DavisNarrator -
Barbara O. JonesRachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones) -
Sonny Jim GainesBrother Peter
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Freedom Road — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Freedom Road in the UK?
Freedom Road (1979) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent Freedom Road?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Amazon Video so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of Freedom Road?
Yes. Freedom Road can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is Freedom Road on Netflix in the UK?
No — Freedom Road (1979) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads instead.
Is Freedom Road on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
Yes — Freedom Road (1979) is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, included with a subscription. Availability is refreshed daily by ScreenSearch.
Is Freedom Road on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Freedom Road (1979) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads instead.
How accurate is this film's availability data?
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